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Galician Bagpipe Superstar Carlos Nunez Returns to BC April 6: McPherson Playhouse, Victoria April 7: Vogue Theatre, Vancouver

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Prepare to be moved — right out of your seat. Carlos Núñez, the wildly energetic platinum-selling and Grammy-winning sensation who masterfully fuses Spanish fire and Celtic energy, is making a much-anticipated return to Canada’s West Coast this spring with a new show that further explores the Atlantic corridor of Spain’s Celtic roots that now extend into … Read more

  TUTTO IN FAMIGLIA: CIBO TRATTORIA, UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR ADD NEW FACES TO ITS FAMILY IN THE CUCINA AT DOWNTOWN BAR AND RESTAURANT

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    Trattoria Unveils New Menus Featuring Authentic, Seasonal Italian Fare Made From Scratch, Adds Executive Chef Jonathan Chovancek, Chef de Cuisine Josh Gonneau to Team   Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar General Manager Mark Taylor has convened a fresh new tandem in the cucina in Executive Chef Jonathan Chovancek and Chef de … Read more

BLOOMING PINK New sakura-inspired dishes and cocktails at Aburi Restaurants’ Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar

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    Aburi Restaurants celebrates the arrival of cherry blossom season in Vancouver with several new sakura-themed dishes and beverages at its three local restaurants – Miku (70-200 Granville Street), Minami (1118 Mainland Street), and Gyoza Bar (622 West Pender). From March 31 to April 14, diners at Miku can expect to enjoy hints of … Read more

 Mathematical Constellations of Human Connectivity Mapped in Pi Theatre’s Mind-Racing Long Division

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  Intricate narrative of intertwined lives unravels through a poetic combination of mathematical metaphor & choreographed movement   Pi Theatre presents a refreshed remount of Peter Dickinson’s otherworldly and resonant Long Division, April 26 – 30, 2017 at the Annex Theatre (823 Seymour Street). Directed by Richard Wolfe, with choreography by Lesley Telford and musical score by Owen Belton, the intellectually-charged, … Read more

Valley Song at the Pacific Theatre until April 8th

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  The audience at last evening’s opening performance of playwright Athol Fugard’s Valley Song at the Pacific Theatre was treated to an entertaining, thought provoking story of love, loss and the inevitability of change. Set in South Africa in the early post-apartheid years, two characters – a grandfather and his granddaughter – struggle with their … Read more

Pacific Theatre presents  VALLEY SONG by Athol Fugard 

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  VALLEY SONG by Athol Fugard  originally produced by The Gateway Theatre  March 24-April 8, 2017 Pacific Theatre presents Valley Song by Athol Fugard, an inter-generational tale that brings the nation-wide social changes of apartheid to one family. Playing Mar 24-Apr 8 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays and Sunday, Apr 2 at Pacific Theatre, … Read more

Chefs Shine at #GoodFrance 2017

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Chefs whose love of food dates back to their childhood brought their unique styles and passion for French cuisine to this year’s #GoodFrance global event on March 21. Chefs from more than 2000 restaurants in five continents prepared a multi-course dinner that paid homage to French cuisine. In Vancouver, Bistro Pastis, Le Crocodile and Save-On … Read more

SOMETHING’S FISHY AT PROVENCE THIS APRIL

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  From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates its ninth annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair corresponding to our April Fool’s Day filled with whimsical pranks and games (background & history) . “Poisson d’Avril is an opportunity to welcome spring with a bit … Read more

EASTER FEASTING: RAILTOWN CATERING MAKES CELEBRATING EASY THIS APRIL WITH EXCLUSIVE EASTER TO-GO PACKAGE  

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  Ready-Made Meals Include Choice of Honey-Glazed Ham, Lemon-and-Rosemary-Crusted Lamb and Full Complement of Side Dishes Available in Both Ready-To-Eat, Ready-To-Bake Options for Easter This Easter, let Railtown Catering make entertaining friends and family the least of your concerns with the company’s popular Easter To-Go package, available for pickup or delivery on Sunday, April 16. Offered … Read more

Experience the Best of the West Coast with Magnolia Hotel & Spa and Loden Hotel 

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  Explore Vancouver and Victoria in award-winning style   Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary by exploring the Best of the West Coast during a dual-destination package with Vancouver’s Loden Hotel and Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Through this unique and exciting partnership, guests will enjoy a combined four-night stay with the ‘Best of the West Coast’ … Read more

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